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Early Childhood & Youth Development - Certificate

This program prepares individuals for work in a child care center or preschool as an assistant teacher or in a family child care program. This program is available in the classroom on-campus and also online.

The following outcome requires a clear MN Criminal Background Study.

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Core Courses

Course Title	Credits
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ECYD 1215 Child Growth and Development ECYD - 1215: Child Growth and Development Description ECYD 1215 This course examines the major developmental milestones across cultures, both typical and atypical, for children from conception through age eight in the areas of physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive and aesthetic/creative development. While studying developmental theory, investigative/observational research methods and developmentally appropriate practices, students will observe children and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. The course emphasizes interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors.To complete assignments in this class, students are required to spend approximately 10 hours per semester outside of class time observing young children in community-based early childhood programs. Note: This course requires a Minnesota Criminal Background Study including fingerprints. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/02/2019 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ECYD1215 — PDF	3
ECYD 1225 Health, Wellness, and Nutrition ECYD - 1225: Health, Wellness, and Nutrition Description ECYD 1225 An introduction to the regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, prevention techniques, and early childhood curriculum related to health, safety, and nutrition. The key components that ensure physical health, mental health, and safety for both children and staff will be identified, as well as the importance of collaboration with families and health professionals. A focus will be on integrating the concepts into everyday planning and program development. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/02/2019 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ECYD1225 — PDF	3
ECYD 1235 Guiding Young Children ECYD - 1235: Guiding Young Children Description ECYD 1235 This course examines positive strategies to guide children's behavior in the early childhood setting. It also examines ways to establish supportive relationships with children and guide them in order to enhance learning. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/09/2019 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ECYD1235 — PDF	3
ECYD 1250 Learning and Creativity in Early Childhood ECYD - 1250: Learning and Creativity in Early Childhood Description ECYD 1250 Presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children. Examines the role of the teacher in providing learning experiences to meet each child's needs, capabilities, and interests, and ways to implement the principles of developmentally appropriate practices. Will provide and overview of content areas including (but not limited to): Language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, math and science. Note: This course requires a clear Minnesota Criminal Background Study. Credits: 3 Effective Dates: 08/09/2019 - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: ECYD1250 — PDF	3
- : Description Credits: Effective Dates: - 12/31/9999 Course Outline: — PDF	0
Total Core Credits:	12

Total Program Credits:	18

Early Childhood & Youth Development - Certificate

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Rosemount Campus